House Lectoure (32)
This charming property, located in the heart of Lectoure, sits on one of its most historic streets, just a one-minute walk from the town center, cafés, and restaurants. With its stone facade and typical wooden front door, the property might look like many others—until you step inside and discover that the layout is surprising, as it was originally two separate houses that have been joined together. Ground Floor The main door opens onto a ground-floor room with a tiled floor. This room is separated from the rest of the property by a wooden staircase leading up to the main house on the upper floor and a metal door, beyond which lies the heart of the home. One can imagine the ground-floor room eventually being used by a professional, such as an artist’s gallery or an osteopathy practice, while reserving the upper floors for private family apartments. Such an arrangement could work well in a highly touristic town like Lectoure, where shops often have this layout, offering the feeling of discovering an intimate space rather than a traditional storefront. However, the appropriate permits would need to be obtained to designate this area as a commercial space. Currently, this room serves as a second living room for the owners. First Floor At the top of the wooden staircase and beyond the metal door, there is a cozy living and dining room with an open fireplace. This space is perfect for hosting dinner parties or enjoying long aperitifs by the fire. With its intimate ambiance, the room lends itself to the interplay of shadows and the warm glow of candlelight. A window in this room overlooks a private courtyard. The courtyard is secluded, shielded from any view except that of the house itself, allowing for sunny days to be enjoyed in complete privacy. One might almost feel transported to Greece when the sunlight brightens the white walls of the courtyard. The kitchen is a square-shaped space with glass walls and windows that open toward the dining room and the courtyard. It is a well-organized space for its size, where everything has its place and there is room for everything. The direct access to the dining room is convenient, making it easy to host guests. In this same part of the house, between the entrance and the living/dining room, there is a second wooden staircase leading to two upstairs bedrooms, both generously sized. Second Floor On the second floor, a bedroom with an alcove, where a bathtub once stood, overlooks the street. Currently, there is a small bathroom in one corner, but it could be interesting to reinstall a bathtub while keeping the shower and dressing room. The second bedroom is larger, featuring deep red walls and large built-in wardrobes covering an entire wall and framing a fireplace. A door leads to the bathroom, which includes a walk-in shower, cabinetry, and a large window overlooking the patio. Third Floor The staircase continues to a third floor, where there is a fantastic attic space with enough headroom to stand and an original window set into the old medieval timber-and-plaster wall. This space is currently used as a large office with a cozy nook for admiring the view of the rooftops and surrounding countryside. It could also be easily converted into a third bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, provided water and drainage connections can be installed. Here at BLISS Lectoure never ceases to captivate, with each of its houses offering fascinating interiors full of surprises. This property boasts the rare privilege of outdoor space in the heart of the town, not far from the Cathedral. All the shops and restaurants are just a short walk away—making it possible to live here without ever needing a car. There’s a weekly market with local producers every Friday morning, along with everything else one could hope for in a Gascon village. This is a historic property with a contemporary spirit. Throughout the house, modern touches beautifully contrast with period features, such as the bright red and yellow tones in the upstairs bedroom. The windows facing the street at the front of the house are typical wooden windows of a traditional Lectoure home, while the entire rear of the house has been opened up to the patio.
… $307,200
By Bliss Immobilier
